Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 139 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to neighbours who raise their families together. We’re joined for this episode by writers Melissa DePino and Elizabeth LaBan. Melissa and Elizabeth have a lovely story to tell that’s so in keeping with the theme of…
Strong stereotypes of the traditional family — dad works, mom at home with 2.5 kids and pets — prevail, and combined with a Facebook-filtered world, put a lot of pressure on what it means to be a family today. At the same time, research shows that parents — including dads — are more hands-on today…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 138 of The New Family Podcast where we find out how to bring back fun in your family trips. I’m very pleased to be joined by my friend Jody Robbins, a travel writer based in Calgary, Alberta. Jody is the author of a new book…
Many of us join the workforce not because we love what we do but out of economic necessity. Sadly, many of us select our partners not because we truly love them and want to share our lives with them, but because we expect them to meet our immediate needs and goals. With this attitude, maintaining…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 137 of The New Family Podcast where a journalist talks about her courageous fight with a serious but misunderstood disease. I’m joined on the show today by a woman with a remarkable story. Elizabeth Rains, a mother of two and acclaimed Canadian journalist, was overcome…
It’s one of the paradoxes of parenting: A day looking after kids can feel incredibly long, from the pre-dawn wake-up calls with your toddler to the nervous late nights waiting up for a teenager, and all the mess and meal-prep and meltdowns in between. Yet the years just seem to fly by. Busy mom and…
Helping children with homework can get frustrating. Confusion combined with parental pressure often leads to tension, tears, and a fractured relationship. It doesn’t have to be so stressful. Here are some tips to take the drudgery out of the equation. To eliminate last-minute car-homework headaches, carve out a dedicated chunk of time in your busy…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 136 of The New Family Podcast where we explore and celebrate motherhood. With Mother’s Day just around the corner at the time this episode goes live, we’ve got a special edition of the podcast reflecting on the experience of mothering in 2017. I’m joined by…
Guest author Isabella Vella is the same age as the tragic protagonist in the Netflix show ‘13 Reasons Why.’ Here’s why she believes the show romanticizes suicide and misses an important chance to engage teens and parents about what depression is really like. I first read 13 Reasons Why in the summer after Grade 7…
Thanks so much for coming by to check out Episode 135 of The New Family Podcast where we talk to a photographer about portraying strong, positive images of girls. Photographer Kate T. Parker joins us on the show today. Kate is the author of a gorgeous and compelling new photo book called Strong is The…